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AV05 EUZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Red Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 2000cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 139,375 miles on the clock, averaging 10,306 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for AV05 EUZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,375
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
10,306

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading139,375 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,124
Average per year10,306
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV05 EUZ 31k58k85k112k139k '08'18'14

Check AV05 EUZ

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,375 miles
Since last MOT+9,124 miles
PASS
Mileage130,251 miles
Since last MOT+271 miles
PASS
Mileage129,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,980 miles
Since last MOT+4,737 miles
PASS
Mileage125,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,243 miles
Since last MOT+5,634 miles
PASS
Mileage119,609 miles
Since last MOT+10,928 miles
PASS
Mileage108,681 miles
Since last MOT+13,921 miles
PASS
Mileage94,760 miles
Since last MOT+16,791 miles
PASS
Mileage77,969 miles
Since last MOT+18,134 miles
PASS
Mileage59,835 miles
Since last MOT+18,889 miles
PASS
Mileage40,946 miles
Since last MOT+10,214 miles
PASS
Mileage30,732 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 EUZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About AV05 EUZ

What car is AV05 EUZ?

AV05 EUZ is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2005.

What is the mileage of AV05 EUZ?

The last recorded mileage for AV05 EUZ was 139,375 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV05 EUZ passed its MOT?

AV05 EUZ has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Sep 2018.

Is AV05 EUZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV05 EUZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AV05 EUZ?

AV05 EUZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.